EAST RUTHERFORD - A worker was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center today after the floor collapsed under the forklift he was operating in East Rutherford.

Police say the incident happened inside a warehouse belonging to AM Express Freight on Maple Street. The 8-foot sinkhole reportedly opened up just after 12:30 p.m.

Authorities are calling it a freak accident. Building inspectors have been called to examine the integrity of the rest of the business. Owners are waiting for approval to move merchandise out of the warehouse.